Soldier Dies from Self-Inflicted Gunshot at Naliya Air Force Station in Kutch
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An Indian Air Force serviceman died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while on duty at the Naliya Air Force Station in Gujarat's Kutch district, prompting an investigation by police and Air Force authorities.
The incident occurred inside the highly restricted technical area of the Air Force station in Abdasa taluka, where the serviceman was deployed on security duty.
According to preliminary information, the deceased has been identified as Bharatraj Bhomprakash Bhardwaj. Officials said he used his service-issued AK-103 assault rifle to fire a single shot at himself. He sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
The motive behind the incident is not yet known.
Personnel stationed nearby rushed to the location after hearing the gunshot. However, by the time they reached the spot, the serviceman had already succumbed to his injuries.
Senior Air Force officials informed the local police immediately after the incident.
A team from Kothara Police Station reached the Air Force Station and began the investigation. Police took custody of the body and initiated the process of sending it for a post-mortem examination.
Officials have not yet disclosed any further details regarding the circumstances leading to the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
